Almanac: At the Capitol

After a scathing story in the Strib today, word hit that MnDOT's Emergency Manger who didn't return for 10 days after the bridge collapse has been fired.

Here's press release.

Lt. Governor/Commissioner Carol Molnau issues the following statement regarding a personnel action taken today:

"The Minnesota Department of Transportation discharged from employment Sonia Morphew Pitt, Mn/DOT's director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, effective noon today, Nov. 9, 2007. This action was taken because an investigation uncovered serious employee misconduct pertaining to out of state travel, misuse of state resources and conduct unbecoming to Mn/DOT. The investigation was conducted in a deliberate and thorough manner in accordance with state law and agency policy. The discharged employee has been advised of certain rights under state law and employment contracts."